John Lloyd Stephens and Frederick Catherwood

Pioneers of Mayan Archaeology
Erscheinungsjahr 2013
ISBN: 978-0-7864-7107-2
Verlag: McFarland

Buch, Englisch, 301 Seiten, Paperback, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 496 g

Daring exploits and astounding achievements were common for two 19th century adventurers--John Lloyd Stephens, a New York lawyer and best-selling author, and Frederick Catherwood, a London architect and renowned topographical artist. Separately, these explorers covered much of the same ground, touring Italy, Greece, Egypt, Arabia, and the Holy Land in search of ancient sites that were of historical significance. Jointly, these adventurers endured many life-threatening obstacles in a determined effort that led to the discovery of nearly fifty forgotten Mayan cities buried deep in the jungles of Central America and Mexico. The vivid accounts penned by Stephens coupled with the magnificent drawings of ruins by Catherwood brought back to life a vanished civilization that both considered equal to the greatness of ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome. The story concludes with the premature and tragic deaths of the two.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Koch, Peter O.

Über Autor(innen)

Peter O. Koch is the author of several McFarland books. He lives in Bradenton, Florida.